MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 11, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Marcus Nelson, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Matthew D. Borrelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 68 Clarke Circle
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Clarke Circle
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Clarke Circle.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Clarke Circle. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Leah Wilkovich-Quarty Historical Commission Term Exp: 6/30/2025 2. Joseph Morrell Historical Commission Term Exp: 6/30/2025 3. Jorge Calzada Golf Course Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 4. Waleed Ezzat Golf Course Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of August 3, 2022 (open session), September 27, 2022 (open session). 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from The Charles River Center. 3.* Approve a One Day Special License for Bob Timmerman of the Needham Knights of Columbus for Friday, October 28, 2022. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department has approved the event. 4.* Approve a One Day Special License for Jim Reulbach of the Needham Exchange Club for Saturday, October 29, 2022. The event will be held at the Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, Needham. Pending approval of the Police Department and Center at the Heights. 5.* Approve a One Day Special License for Emma Navales of the Newman Elementary School PTC for October 22, 2022. The event will be held at the Needham Historical Society. Pending Police Department approval and final documents. 6.* Approve 20B Exemption for the following individual to engage in work with the Planning and Community Development Dep
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Leah Wilkovich-Quarty Historical Commission Term Exp: 6/30/2025 2. Joseph Morrell Historical Commission Term Exp: 6/30/2025 3. Jorge Calzada Golf Course Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 4. Waleed Ezzat Golf Course Advisory Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2025 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of August 3, 2022 (open session), September 27, 2022 (open session). 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from The Charles River Center. 3.* Approve a One Day Special License for Bob Timmerman of the Needham Knights of Columbus for Friday, October 28, 2022. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department has approved the event. 4.* Approve a One Day Special License for Jim Reulbach of the Needham Exchange Club for Saturday, October 29, 2022. The event will be held at the Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, Needham. Pending approval of the Police Department and Center at the Heights. 5.* Approve a One Day Special License for Emma Navales of the Newman Elementary School PTC for October 22, 2022. The event will be held at the Needham Historical Society. Pending Police Department approval and final documents. 6.* Approve 20B Exemption for the following individual to engage in work with the Planning and Community Development Department; Kristan Patenaude. 7.* Approve a Common Victualler License for Chapel Street Corporation d/b/a Frescos. 8. Approve and sign Warrant for the State Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. 9. The Board amend the current RTS fee structure for compost from $2.00 to No Charge for a 30-gallon barrel, from $12.00 to $4.00 per cubic yard, and that the change in price is effective October 12, 2022. 10.* Approve a Common Victualler License for K & K Pie Company, Inc d/b/a Domino's Pizza. 11. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Alyssa Kence 59 Coolidge Ave. Coolidge Ave. 10/15/22 10/28/22 4pm-9pm Rebecca Cutter 46 Pine Grove St. Corner of Pine Grove 10/16/22 10/22/22 1pm-6pm & Greenough St. Peter Gould 106 Warren St. Warren St between 10/16/22 N/A 12pm-7pm GreatPlain Ave & May St. Mark Pantridge 102 Lexington Ave. Burnside Road 10/22/22 N/A 5:30pm-10:30pm Jennifer Yellin 109 Henderson St. Harding Road 10/23/22 10/30/22 12pm-4pm Alison Premo 354 Brookline St. Brookline St. between 10/30/22 N/A 4pm-6pm Webster and Manning Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Town Manager
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the DPW Custodian and Trades Independent Association for FY2023 and FY2024 - FY2026
The Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the DPW Custodian and Trades Independent Association for FY2023 and FY2024 - FY2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the DPW Custodian and Trades Independent Association for FY2023 and FY2024 - FY2026. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Independent Public Employees Association for FY2023 and FY2024
The Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Independent Public Employees Association for FY2023 and FY2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Independent Public Employees Association for FY2023 and FY2024. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Adopt ARTICLE 1: FUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - BUILDING CUSTODIAN & TRADES INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 1: FUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - BUILDING CUSTODIAN & TRADES INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 1: FUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - BUILDING CUSTODIAN & TRADES INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Adopt ARTICLE 2: FUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - NEEDHAM INDEPENDENT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 2: FUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - NEEDHAM INDEPENDENT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 2: FUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - NEEDHAM INDEPENDENT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Adopt ARTICLE 7: APPROPRIATE FOR NEEDHAM CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 7: APPROPRIATE FOR NEEDHAM CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 7: APPROPRIATE FOR NEEDHAM CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Withdraw ARTICLE 9: APPROPRIATE FOR RIDGE HILL BUILDINGS DEMOLITION SUPPLEMENT in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw ARTICLE 9: APPROPRIATE FOR RIDGE HILL BUILDINGS DEMOLITION SUPPLEMENT in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw ARTICLE 9: APPROPRIATE FOR RIDGE HILL BUILDINGS DEMOLITION SUPPLEMENT in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Adopt ARTICLE 11: APPROPRIATE FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 11: APPROPRIATE FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 11: APPROPRIATE FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Adopt ARTICLE 14: AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY ENERGY AGGREGATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 14: AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY ENERGY AGGREGATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Cooley, Frail, Keane, NelsonNo: Borrelli
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adopt ARTICLE 14: AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY ENERGY AGGREGATION in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Frail. Approved 4-1. Mr. Borrelli voted nay..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
Formalize the appointment of the firm of Miyares and Harrington as Town Counsel in accordance with Section 20(b) of the Town Charter and reaffirm the appointment of Nick Anastasopoulos as Labor...
The Board vote to formalize the appointment of the firm of Miyares and Harrington as Town Counsel in accordance with Section 20(b) of the Town Charter and reaffirm the appointment of Nick Anastasopoulos as Labor Counsel in accordance with Section 20B(vii) of the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to formalize the appointment of the firm of Miyares and Harrington as Town Counsel in accordance with Section 20(b) of the Town Charter and reaffirm the appointment of Nick Anastasopoulos as Labor Counsel in accordance with Section 20B(vii) of the Town Charter. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
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